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Best Schools in 28778, NC
28778, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,605 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 28778 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28778, NC
The top high schools in 28778, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reynolds High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
2. Owen High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
3. Community High School
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28778, NC
The top middle schools in 28778, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Owen Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28778, NC
The top elementary schools in 28778, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
2. Artspace Charter School
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Artspace Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students
3. Black Mountain Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
4. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
5. Williams Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
6. The Learning Community School
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Projected Test Scores
The Learning Community School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 99 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28778, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28778, NC has a total population of 10,068 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28778, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28778, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28778, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28778, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28778, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28778, NC
How many schools are in 28778, NC?
28778, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,605 students in total.
How do schools in 28778 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28778 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28778 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28778?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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